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Old 09-04-06, 06:48 PM
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Slow Train
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+1 for BlueOrder's advice.

I do know some people who carry BOTH a U-lock and a heavy chain lock on the theory that defeating both requires 2 different sets of tools. I'm not that paranoid .. yet

I have a really nice bike - one that certainly would not survive any time locked up outside and out of my sight. When I run errands on my way home I make sure to always lock it up correctly and in a public place. I don't leave it unattended for more that 15 minutes.

One trick - many of the places I shop at are located next to outdoor cafes. I will make eye contact and sometimes say hello to the nearest patron. Don't know if it would do any good but, maybe, if someone tried to fool with my bike while I'm gone the patron would quickly realize it and might put a stop to it.
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